Hubei official under probe over illegal trade and corrupt life-style

Wu Yongwen, the deputy director of the Standing Committee of Hubei Provincial People’s Congress, were under investigation for he was suspected to involve in power-for-money trade and keep concubines, reported Takung Web on Jan. 12.

On the list of deputies to the 12th Hubei provincial People’s Congress released by Hubei Province authorities on Jan. 15, Wu Yongwen’s name was not present. The abnormal condition immediately drew the attention of the local media.

After investigation, Wu has reportedly been under control by relative departments for his “personal life style issues”.

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